The Golf Cart Christmas Parade

This evening we participated in the Golf Cart Christmas Parade.

 It was our first time being a part of it.

 It was our first time seeing it also.

 Our first year here we eagerly waited for the carts only to be one of the streets ignored. Yes, in the words of Jake Warren we got "Scrooged."

Years 2 and 3 we somehow missed the festivities.

So here we are, year 4 with a rental cart.

We got some battery operated Christmas lights and garland; and Vikki gave me some shiny stuff.

Here's John in the ever-so-festive golf cart.

Vikki and Charlie's cart is the orange one right behind us. 

Their lights are sooo much better than ours as they feature color changing balls!

 I should add that they had never been in the parade either.

It was a real eye-opener for all four of us.

 We had no understanding of what this thing entailed. 

It soon became obvious that this thing is taken seriously here.

Dogs in Santa costumes were a big part of the parade. 

Don't tell Bella.

She wasn't with us but I don't think she'd have worn the hats without a big protest.

This cart had lights galore.

Check this out. The cart has a generator riding on the back to power the lights and sound system - not only on this cart but two more following. It was a brilliant concept but not practical. The correct distance is crucial to success and it would seem that alcohol affects judgement as to space and speed. Also that pesky cord is real easy to run over.

We like to think our understated entry oozed class.

Next year..........

Game on...........